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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 24, 2019
Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act
This bill revises requirements for hunting migratory birds. Specifically, the bill establishes January 31 of each year as the closing date of the hunting season for ducks, mergansers, and coots. In addition, states may add 2 hunting days within 14 days of the hunting season for those birds for youths, veterans, and members of the Armed Forces on active duty.
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Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] · R–UT
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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